2023
DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1171142
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Immunization during pregnancy: do healthcare workers recommend vaccination against influenza?

Francesca Licata,
Concetta Paola Pelullo,
Giorgia Della Polla
et al.

Abstract: BackgroundA variety of circumstances can influence how widely vaccination during pregnancy is accepted. Healthcare workers (HCWs) are often seen as the main resource for recommending vaccination. The purpose of the current study was to determine whether Italian HCWs advise and recommend pregnant people to receive the influenza vaccinations, as well as what knowledge and attitudes affect their practices. A secondary aim of the study was to evaluate HCWs’ knowledge and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination.Meth… Show more

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“… 18 Despite this, several recent survey studies have found that while the majority of HCPs understand the importance of pregnant women receiving a flu vaccination and recommend vaccination during pregnancy, there is still a significant proportion of HCPs lacking up-to-date and accurate knowledge. 35 - 37 They underestimate the risk of infection with vaccine-preventable diseases and overestimate the risks of vaccine side effects. 29 , 35 - 37 The influenza vaccine coverage rates for pregnant women in several countries are still less than ideal.…”
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“… 18 Despite this, several recent survey studies have found that while the majority of HCPs understand the importance of pregnant women receiving a flu vaccination and recommend vaccination during pregnancy, there is still a significant proportion of HCPs lacking up-to-date and accurate knowledge. 35 - 37 They underestimate the risk of infection with vaccine-preventable diseases and overestimate the risks of vaccine side effects. 29 , 35 - 37 The influenza vaccine coverage rates for pregnant women in several countries are still less than ideal.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 35 - 37 They underestimate the risk of infection with vaccine-preventable diseases and overestimate the risks of vaccine side effects. 29 , 35 - 37 The influenza vaccine coverage rates for pregnant women in several countries are still less than ideal. 9 - 12 Therefore, continuous intervention through education and information is necessary and crucial to enhance HCPs’ understanding of the safety and effectiveness of vaccination for pregnant women, thereby further increasing vaccination rates.…”
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“…Therefore, these results highlight the need to advise HCWs when recommendations regarding the RSV vaccine during pregnancy will be available in order to contrast misinformation and help women to make a decision. Keeping HCWs aware of the most recent evidence-based guidelines regarding vaccinations has been proposed as a key factor in informing and recommending vaccination during pregnancy [48,49].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Given the aforementioned points, HCWs, both from the current and future generations, must stay informed about the prevailing guidelines for vaccinating pregnant women, receive training in effective communication strategies, and be actively encouraged to recommend necessary vaccines to their patients [94]. HCWs are engaged to promote immunization in different healthcare settings and to develop effective communication toolkits and educational programs about vaccination [95,96]. Moreover, fostering collaborations among HCWs, public health agencies, and citizen organizations (specialized in maternal and child health) should be encouraged and promoted to develop holistic strategies ensuring women have access to the most up-to-date evidence, policies and vaccines when recommended.…”
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confidence: 99%